Long-term care is an increasingly important issue—just not on the campaign trail
An idea whose time has (finally) come
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2008
Like many revolutions, long-term care’s recent embrace of technology-based brain fitness tools began quietly. Then it exploded.
Labor pains: Craig Becker’s troubling prescription for long-term care facilities
By
Lane W. Imberman
Jan 19, 2011
Administrators at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are awakening to the fact that while unions lost their battle in Congress for the Employee Free Choice Act—the “card-check”...
Flex bathing for all
By
Amy Novotney
May 01, 2013
Most long-term care nursing assistants would agree that giving residents baths or showers is one of the most difficult aspects of caregiving. It also can be tough on residents, particularly those with...
Admin, DON salaries rise at a slower clip
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 08, 2006
Nursing home administrators hit a record high national median salary this year, and so did directors of nursing. But each group saw a slowdown in momentum that built last year.
Reader Poll: What non-work project are you working on in your spare time?
Nov 05, 2015
“One of my most favorite projects to work on when I’m not at work creating extraordinary experiences for our elders is gardening. I have perennials around my entire home and garage as well...
Analysis of antiseptics
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2014
Data-driven strategies, acute-care solutions and natural ingredients will be increasingly important in the battle against HAIs and communicable diseases
Operation overhaul: The future of MDS 3.0
By
Julie Williamson
Dec 01, 2010
The rollout of the new MDS 3.0 has drawn mixed reactions, but providers and vendors are now looking toward the future with the system in place
No need for injury
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Sep 01, 2014
Due to dynamic factors in moving residents, facilities must invest wisely in lifts, slings and batteries to make sure workers stay safe while performing transfers
Lessons learned
By
Julie Williamson
Dec 01, 2008
After an especially virulent flu season last year, providers are planning to be wiser about preventing outbreaks in 2009.